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Rush Creek Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Old Station Dump Site · 77.9 mi
Coordinates
40.8188, -122.8973
Last verified
September 18, 2026
40.8188° N · 122.8973° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Rush Creek campground is located off of Highway 3, eight miles north of Weaverville. The campground stretches along Rush Creek among Douglas fir, oak and maple. The sound of Rush Creek can be heard throughout the campground. Most campsites are well separated providing good privacy. Fishing is good for brook trout. The campground road and spurs are unpaved. All campsites have fire rings and picnic tables. Some campsites have a Klamath Oven. There is no piped water.

From the USFS.

Is Rush Creek Campground free?

No. Rush Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Rush Creek Campground?

From Weaverville, take Hwy 3 north for about 8 miles. Turn left at Rush Creek campground sign and drive 1/2 mile.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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